Real estate is more than just buildings – it is living spaces, investments, and future projects. Anyone interested in law, economics, and technology who enjoys working with people will find the Bachelor’s program in Real Estate at FHWien der WKW an exciting and practical education with excellent career opportunities.
What skills are taught in the Bachelor’s program Real Estate?
The Bachelor’s program Real Estate is practical and very diverse. It not only imparts specialist knowledge and valuable professional experience, but also important skills for everyday working life.
Professional expertise:
- Economics: Business administration, economics, real estate financing and investment, marketing
- Technology: Structural engineering fundamentals, planning, new construction, renovation
- Law: civil law, housing law, public building law, commercial law, tax law, procedural law (for enforcing claims)
- Real estate: brokerage, property valuation, property management in practice
- English: business & real estate English for international communication
Personal & Methodological Skills:
- Project management – planning and management of real estate projects
- Communication & negotiation – important for real estate agents and property managers
- Digital tools – software for real estate agents and managers
- Teamwork & leadership – through group projects and mentoring programs
- Practical orientation – with case studies, excursions, and part-time study starting in the first semester
The goal: Graduates are flexible real estate generalists who can be deployed in various areas of the industry—with in-depth expertise and practical professional experience.
What jobs are available after studying real estate?
Graduates of this Bachelor’s program are true all-rounders in the real estate industry. Typical career fields include:
- Real estate agent – brokering residential and commercial properties
- Property manager – managing and organizing real estate portfolios
- Real estate appraisal expert – determining market values for real estate
- Facility manager – organizing building operations and maintenance
- Real estate service provider – for financing and investment in real estate
Many of these professions rely on the skills taught during university studies in real estate, law, economics, and technology – supplemented by soft skills and English language skills.
What are the career opportunities in the real estate sector?
With a Bachelor’s degree, all doors are open:
- Direct entry into careers in real estate companies (real estate brokerage and management, property valuation, construction, tax consulting, law firms, notary offices)
- Self-employment as a broker or manager (credits earned during the program count toward professional certification as a real estate broker or manager)
- Opportunities for advancement to management positions thanks to practical relevance and networking
- International career thanks to accreditation from RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and CEPI (European Association of Real Estate Professions)
Who is the real estate degree program suitable for?
The program is particularly well suited for:
- People with an interest in economics, technology, and law.
- Organizational talents with strong communication skills.
- Anyone who wants to learn in a practical setting and start their career in the real estate industry right away.
- Working professionals who want to gain further qualifications (part-time study!).
Conclusion: Is studying real estate management worthwhile?
Yes – if you find real estate exciting and want a varied career with future prospects, this is the right place for you. The combination of practical experience, theory, and industry contacts makes this degree program a real career booster.
Convinced? Here are all the details about the Bachelor’s program in Real Estate as well as information on the admissions procedure and the curriculum.